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The Classic Tales Podcast

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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Ep. 868, The Magic Shop, by H.G. Wells VINTAGE

Father and son enter a magic shop where the shopman is a genius at sleight of hand. But, as the son becomes more and more enthralled, the father feels an icy hand grip his heart. H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the Vintage Episodes coming by g...

Oct 09, 202327 minSeason 17Ep. 868

Ep. 867, The Closed Cabinet, Part 1 of 3, by Anonymous

A family secret, an ominous curse, and a mysterious cabinet equals a surplusage of horrors. No wonder the writer withheld their name. Anonymous, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast are in full swing – every Monday and Wednesday. How did you like them? Are you looking for more? Please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Pick up an audiobook, become a supporter, ...

Oct 06, 202356 minSeason 17Ep. 867

Ep. 866, The Pit and the Pendulum, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

Enter the tormented mind of a prisoner in his quest for hope in a world of darkness. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a supporter, tell your friends, orde...

Oct 04, 202344 minSeason 17Ep. 866

Ep. 865, The Lost Phoebe, by Theodore Dreiser VINTAGE

Everyone says Henry's wife, Phoebe, has died. But to Henry, she's still alive. Theodore Dreiser, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a supporter, tell your friends, order an ...

Oct 02, 202346 minSeason 17Ep. 865

Ep. 864, A Wagner Matinee, by Willa Cather

Have 30 years dimmed the memory of music in Clark's aunt? What will happen if it's awakened? Willa Cather, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast just keep coming. How did you like them? Are you looking for more? Please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Pick up an audiobook, become a supporter, leave a review, or send us an email. Let us know if you'd like more....

Sep 29, 202326 minSeason 17Ep. 864

Ep. 863, The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs VINTAGE

Does a mummified monkey's paw have supernatural powers? What happens when a careless wish puts it to the test? W. W. Jacobs, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a supporter, ...

Sep 27, 202328 minSeason 17Ep. 863

Ep. 862, Rappaccini's Daughter, by Nathaniel HawthorneVINTAGE

It's the most glorious flower garden the world has ever known. But when a young student falls in love with the mysterious Eve who tends the garden, he learns that this Paradise is anything but a Garden of Eden. Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like th...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 17Ep. 862

Ep. 861, The Wind in the Rose Bush, by Mary Wilkins Freeman

Why does the rose bush tremble, when there isn't a hint of wind? Mary Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. How are we liking the Vintage Episodes? Are they brightening up your week? Are you looking for more? Please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Pick up an audiobook, become a supporter, leave a review, or send us an email. Let us know if you'd like more. When I first started the show, we d...

Sep 22, 202342 minSeason 17Ep. 861

Ep. 860, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 2 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE

How does Barbara cope with the loss of her handsome Edmond? Can Lord Uplandtowers use this to exact a cruel revenge? Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We'll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a...

Sep 20, 202335 minSeason 17Ep. 860

Ep. 859, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 1 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE

When Barbara elopes with her penniless lover, it sets in motion a series of events culminating in tragedy. Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We'll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Become a supporter...

Sep 18, 202348 minSeason 17Ep. 859

Ep. 858, The Jolly Corner, Part 2 of 2, by Henry James

Why is Bryden's doppelgänger curiously disfigured? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. This marks the first week of Vintage Episodes released alongside the new episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast. How did you like them? Are you looking for more? Please let us know by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com . Pick up an audiobook, become a supporter, leave a review, or send us an email. Let us know if you'd like more...

Sep 15, 202337 minSeason 17Ep. 858

Ep. 857, The Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

Helen Stoner is terrified. Two years ago, her sister died after hearing strange noises in her room. Now after moving into her sister's room, Helen is hearing the noises again! Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We'll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let...

Sep 13, 202359 minSeason 17Ep. 857

Ep. 856, The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

The bloody-minded Montresor leads the pompous Fortunato deep into the wine vaults and catacombs, crowning in a climax that is delightfully sinister. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. This is our first Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. We'll be releasing two Vintage Episodes each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. We've got a special treat for you....

Sep 11, 202319 minSeason 17Ep. 856

Ep. 855, The Jolly Corner, Part 1 of 2, by Henry James

Is the spectral presence in Bryden's home the ghost of his alter ego, or is he just seeing what he wants to see? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to hear more Classic Tales, then buckle up. Starting this week, for every one episode of new content, we will be releasing two Vintage Episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast. You may have noticed that there are only 250+ episodes available through the podcast, b...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 17Ep. 855

Ep. 854, The Signal Man, by Charles Dickens

Why is a spectre haunting a lonely signal man in the small hours of the night? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you're like me, when it comes to choosing audiobooks, I have two problems: I don't know if I'll like the writing, and I don't know whether I'll like the narrator. Being a supporter of The Classic Tales solves this problem perfectly. You can listen to the podcast for free, go to the Classic Tales store...

Sep 01, 202336 minSeason 17Ep. 854

Ep. 853, Let's Get Together, by Isaac Asimov

Ten undetectable humanoids are loose in the United States, and if they get together, they will transform into a horrific bomb. How can they be stopped? Isaac Asimov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you're like me, when it comes to choosing audiobooks, I have two problems: I don't know if I'll like the writing, and I don't know whether I'll like the narrator. Being a supporter of The Classic Tales solves this problem perfectly....

Aug 25, 202343 minSeason 17Ep. 853

Ep. 852, The Triumph of Night, by Edith Wharton

Why does Mr. Lavington insist that his nephew remain in the brutal winter of New England, defying the diagnoses of many doctors? Edith Wharton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn't do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. A $...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 17Ep. 852
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